Nine State Senate races in play
Clockwise from top left: Assemb. Philip Boyle, State Sen. Kemp Hannon, Legis. Rick Montano and Ryan Cronin are involved in State Senate races that are in play.
LI's 9 Republican state senators
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ALBANY -- A week before Election Day, nine State Senate races are in play as control of the body hangs in the balance.
Republicans currently hold a 33-29 edge, after grabbing control from the Democrats in 2010, a wave year for the GOP. Through the decennial redistricting process, Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos (R-Rockville Centre) created a new seat -- drawn to boost a Republican candidate...
